GDR border tower in Prignitz: auction for history lovers on Friday!

GDR border tower in Prignitz: auction for history lovers on Friday!

Next Friday, a very special piece of history will be auctioned in Berlin - a former GDR border watchtower in Cumlosen, in the Prignitz district. The minimum starting price for this listed property is just 5,000 euros, and that makes the offer all the more tempting for those interested. However, the tower, which stands directly on the picturesque Elbe between Wittenberge and Lenzen, has some scars of time to show, such as damage from vandalism and a clear need for maintenance after years of vacancy.

Deutsche Immobilienauktionen AG (DGA) is organizing the public auction, where interested parties can bid not only on site, but also by telephone or online. With 62 properties from nine federal states on offer, the Grenzturm is at the top of the list of exceptional properties in this auction. Between the ground floor with a hallway, toilet and a service room, to the iron staircase that leads to the border soldiers' historic lounges, the tower certainly has a lot of stories to tell. In fact, it's not just about a gray lump from the past, but about a piece of cultural history that reflects the spirit of the time, as [n-tv.de](https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/berlin-und-brandenburg/ Grenzturm-in-der-Prignitz-wird-versteigert-article25860232.html) reports.

A tourist potential

The Prignitz district shows no interest in the auction, but receives many inquiries from potential buyers. This could indicate that many are recognizing the possibilities that this unique object offers. The Prignitz Tourism Association sees great potential for tourist use of the watchtower, which is located directly on the popular Elbe cycle path. There are already similar projects in the area that are well received by tourists, and this border tower could also serve as an attraction for cyclists and history buffs.

But what makes this tower so special? Not only the size of the property of 3,683 square meters and the usable area of ​​180 square meters, but also the architecture, which is typical of border security systems in the former GDR. The three-story building with a basement impresses with its functional design and could become a real gem after renovation. In today's world, when many historic buildings have been destroyed, living in such listed properties is experiencing a renaissance, as [nordkurier.de](https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/prignitz/ddr- Grenzturm-fuer-ziemlichen-schnaeppchenpreis-zu-haben-eine-immobilie-fuer-freund-3619442) recommends to the reader lays.

A worthwhile investment

The advantages of renovating listed buildings are evident: they not only protect nature and resources, but also contribute to the beautification of the cityscape. The preservation of cultural monuments is important for posterity, and investors benefit from value stability and high tax advantages at the same time. As monument expert Bernd Schwab says, investing in such historical buildings can create added value for everyone, as explained on viw-denkmal.de.

For all those who have a good knack for real estate and are interested in the history of the GDR, there could be an opportunity to purchase a small piece of this past as early as Friday. Maybe there is a bargain on the table that can turn into an exciting future - both for the buyer and for the community of Prignitz.